Community Vitality Program Officer

The Montana Community Foundation is seeking a Community Vitality Program Officer to serve as MCF's primary liaison in Yellowstone County with an assigned regional portfolio of local community foundations and nonprofit partners.

This position is part of the Impact Programs team, which is committed to serving communities and organizations through coaching, education, and sustainable funding support.

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year DOE

Areas Of Focus

• 35% - Local Community Foundation Affiliate Support
• 35% - Nonprofit Partners Program
• 15% - Grants Administration
• 15% - Community Heart & Soul Coach

Essential Duties May Include But Are Not Limited To

• Design and conduct regional events, including thematic training courses and open office hours.
• Manage the local community foundation (LCF) Incentive Program, providing regular progress reports to each LCF.
• Provide education, resources, and capacity-building support to local community foundations and nonprofit organizations to strengthen fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and long-term endowment growth.
• Ensure Affiliate Agreement and Advisory Committee roster records are maintained and updated in MCF's constituent record management system.
• Educate affiliates on the policies and procedures outlined in the LCF Manual.
• Conduct due diligence and process grants for all affiliates.
• Provide training and assistance for portal and grantmaking software systems.
• Review and approve LCF expense reimbursement requests.
• Serve as the primary liaison between MCF and nonprofit partners (NPs), placing special emphasis on serving those who have entrusted MCF with their endowments, as well as those who have benefited from MCF's grants.
• Develop and implement an annual plan focused on supporting NPs to diversify their operating funding through endowment growth.
• Provide education, resources, and capacity-building support to local community foundations and nonprofit organizations to strengthen fundraising efforts, donor engagement, and long-term endowment growth.
• Develop, implement, and monitor a process for maintaining up-to-date records for nonprofit partners, utilizing MCF's constituent record management system.
• Launch the inaugural community partners workshop series in 2027.
• Coordinate ongoing workshops aimed at providing general education about MCF, endowments, and resource development, including gift planning, grantmaking, and marketing of same.
• Administer grants that occur in the geographic area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with other members of the Impact Programs team to align grant cycles and standardized administrative processes.
• In partnership with other members of the Impact Programs team, serves as a Community Heart & Soul Coach, supporting local community development efforts.
• Have a positive attitude and engage in constructive and appropriate communication.
• Always treat MCF, its constituents, and each other with respect.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree or four (4) years' experience working in a related field, preferably in nonprofit organizations and/or educational institutions.
• Rural community development experience preferred.
• Grassroots fundraising experience and nonprofit board experience preferred.
• Ability to work with diverse populations, interact with and motivate a wide variety of people including LCF board members, volunteers, grantees, donors, and community members.
• Deep interest in and commitment to serving Montana through rural community development and philanthropy.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience developing and managing operating budgets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing demands while maintaining integrity of work product (for self and staff).
• Ability to work with diverse populations, interact with and motivate a wide variety of people including MCF board members, LCF advisory boards and staff, grant makers, grantee , and donors.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and networking skills.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly and accurately with multiple time deadlines.
• Strong sense of self with demonstrated qualities of integrity, loyalty, discretion, and self-motivation.

Note: This position requires up to 30% travel. Travel is often outside the local area and overnight.

Benefits: MCF offers a competitive benefit package. Full-time regular employees are eligible to participate in group medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; Health Savings Account; short-term and long-term disability coverage as well as a generous leave policy.

MCF's mission is to Create a Culture of Giving so Montana Communities Can Flourish.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, submit a cover letter, current resume, and three (3) professional references to Sign in to view email

Applications can only be submitted by email. Review of candidates will begin on Monday, July 20, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer.